Older Adult Plan 2015 - 2018

Overview

In 2016, there were 144,140 seniors living in Ottawa, making up over 15 per cent of the population. The number of seniors living in Ottawa is expected to more than double between 2011 and 2031, when seniors will make up 22 per cent of our population.

Like many other large cities in Canada and around the world, we are taking action to make Ottawa a more age-friendly city. Our Older Adult Plan 2015-2018 PDF supports a long-term vision for our community that values, empowers, and supports older persons and their quality of life. The plan has 51 actions to address the needs of Ottawa's older residents and is organized under eight areas:

Outdoor spaces and City buildings

Transportation and mobility

Housing

Communication and information

Social, recreational, and cultural participation

Civic participation and volunteering

Community supports and health services

Respect and social inclusion

The plan builds on our 2012-2014 plan and is based on much research and consultations with Ottawa older adults.

Highlights

Some of the achievements realized through the Older Adult plan in 2015 to 2017 include:

2,637 sidewalk curbs graded from the top of the sidewalk to the street to eliminate tripping hazards

13 City facilities had accessibility upgrades such a automatic door openers, ramps and grab bars

39 benches were added where many older adults travel

152 benches were installed at 22 Transitway Stations

Crossing and signal times were adjusted at 53 busy intersections to allow more time to cross the street

48 new intersections have accessible pedestrian signals and countdown timers

130 on-street bus stops were improved for accessibility

81 new grit boxes for public use to keep sidewalks safe for walking during the winter